FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount 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 in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.