FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belair Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Belair Small Business Loans
Belair unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Belair Business Loans
What is the Larger Belair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.