FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belrose Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belrose Small Business Loans
Belrose unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Belrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Belrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.