FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belair Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Belair Small Business Loans
Belair unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Belair Business Loans
What is the Larger Belair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank 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 usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within an 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, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.