FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Box Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Box Hill Small Business Loans
Box Hill unsecured loans offers 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Box Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.