FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Blockhouse Bay Small Business Loans
Blockhouse Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this 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 an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.