FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blairmount Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Blairmount Small Business Loans
Blairmount unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Blairmount Business Loans
What is the Larger Blairmount Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and permit 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 an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.