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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belivah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Belivah Small Business Loans
Belivah unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining 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 re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.