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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belivah Small Business Loans
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Belivah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Belivah Business Loans
What is the Larger Belivah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants 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 legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.