FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belhus Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Belhus Small Business Loans
Belhus unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Belhus Business Loans
What is the Larger Belhus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase 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 well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and 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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.