FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belgrave Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belgrave Small Business Loans
Belgrave unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Belgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.