FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Bellbird Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do 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, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.