FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blair Athol Small Business Loans
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Blair Athol unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Blair Athol Business Loans
What is the Larger Blair Athol Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.