FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blacktown Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Blacktown Small Business Loans
Blacktown unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Blacktown Business Loans
What is the Larger Blacktown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee 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 using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.