FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 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 summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.