FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Box Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Box Hill Small Business Loans
Box Hill 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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
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 of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.