FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belivah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Belivah Small Business Loans
Belivah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Belivah Business Loans
What is the Larger Belivah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with 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 customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.