FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belmont Small Business Loans
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Belmont unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.