FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bella Vista Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bella Vista Small Business Loans
Bella Vista unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Bella Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Bella Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as 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 use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.