FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Box Hill South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Box Hill South Small Business Loans
Box Hill South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Box Hill South Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. 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?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.