FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belair Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Belair Small Business Loans
Belair unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Belair Business Loans
What is the Larger Belair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.