FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Blackburn South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Blackburn South Small Business Loans
Blackburn South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Blackburn South Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise 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 provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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% 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 in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows 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 a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.