FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belgrave Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belgrave Small Business Loans
Belgrave unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Belgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Belgrave Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.