FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Blockhouse Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Blockhouse Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Blockhouse Bay 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.