FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Bligh Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Bligh Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bligh Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the 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 business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the 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 are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.