FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belivah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belivah Small Business Loans
Belivah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Belivah Business Loans
What is the Larger Belivah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.