FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beldon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beldon Small Business Loans
Beldon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Beldon Business Loans
What is the Larger Beldon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do 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 answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.