FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Box Hill North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Box Hill North Small Business Loans
Box Hill North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Box Hill North Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.