FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont 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 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 over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.