FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bellfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bellfield Small Business Loans
Bellfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bellfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.