FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blakehurst Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Blakehurst Small Business Loans
Blakehurst unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Blakehurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Blakehurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $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, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and 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 for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for 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 company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional 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 cost upfront 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 decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.