FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Blackburn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Blackburn Small Business Loans
Blackburn unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 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 therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Blackburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.