FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blackburn North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Blackburn North Small Business Loans
Blackburn North 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Blackburn North Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.