FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based 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, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing 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 in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.