FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Blockhouse Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject 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 can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.