FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bellevue Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bellevue Small Business Loans
Bellevue unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Bellevue Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellevue Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.