FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.