FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.