FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blackett Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Blackett Small Business Loans
Blackett unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Blackett Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackett Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very 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 can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.