FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belhus Small Business Loans
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Belhus unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Belhus Business Loans
What is the Larger Belhus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application 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 of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.