FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry 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 priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.