FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Belmore Small Business Loans
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Belmore 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Belmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Belmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.