FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Blairgowrie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Blairgowrie Small Business Loans
Blairgowrie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Blairgowrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Blairgowrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if 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 choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
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 covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
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 repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information 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 to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.