FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blackburn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Blackburn Small Business Loans
Blackburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Blackburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.