FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Bellbird Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible 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 a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.