FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Blair Athol unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.