FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Bligh Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bligh Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bligh Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total 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 company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. 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 lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.