FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans provides amounts 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of 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 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise 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 will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal 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, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.