FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blackburn South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Blackburn South Small Business Loans
Blackburn South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Blackburn South Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might 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.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.