FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the 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 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Bellbird Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s 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 loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.