FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Belmont Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Belmont Small Business Loans
Belmont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Belmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against 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 is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.