FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed 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, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.