FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Box Hill South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Box Hill South Small Business Loans
Box Hill South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Box Hill South Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
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 includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.