FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belair Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Belair Small Business Loans
Belair unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Belair Business Loans
What is the Larger Belair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.