FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blackburn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Blackburn Small Business Loans
Blackburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Blackburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.