FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.