FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blackburn North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Blackburn North Small Business Loans
Blackburn North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Blackburn North Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.