FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Box Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Box Hill Small Business Loans
Box Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Box Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Box Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.