FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Belfield Small Business Loans
Belfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Belfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Belfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.