FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Box Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Box Hill Small Business Loans
Box Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Box Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call 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 Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve 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. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.