FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.