FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Box Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Box Hill Small Business Loans
Box Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into 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 virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Box Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated 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 depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.