FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. 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 can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this 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 all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined 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 is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.