FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bellevue Heights Small Business Loans
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Bellevue Heights unsecured loans offers amounts 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Bellevue Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellevue Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.