FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bellfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Bellfield Small Business Loans
Bellfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Bellfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellfield 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.