FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beldon Small Business Loans
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Beldon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Beldon Business Loans
What is the Larger Beldon 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.