FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blackwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Blackwood Small Business Loans
Blackwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Blackwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.