FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belivah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Belivah Small Business Loans
Belivah unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Belivah Business Loans
What is the Larger Belivah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer 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 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.