FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bligh Park Small Business Loans
Bligh Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Bligh Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Bligh Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.