FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
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Belmont unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $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’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted 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 larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.