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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit 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 statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.