FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.