FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blairmount Small Business Loans
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Blairmount unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification 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 health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain 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 other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.