FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bellfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Bellfield Small Business Loans
Bellfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Bellfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellfield 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.