FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Beldon Small Business Loans
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Beldon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Beldon Business Loans
What is the Larger Beldon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of 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 the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.