FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bellbird Park Small Business Loans
Bellbird Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, 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 the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bellbird Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 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 reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.