FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Blockhouse Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Blockhouse Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Blockhouse Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.