FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Beldon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Beldon Small Business Loans
Beldon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Beldon Business Loans
What is the Larger Beldon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business 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 no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order 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 company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.