FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Blair Athol unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Blair Athol Business Loans
What is the Larger Blair Athol Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your 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 funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 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 link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 make use of industry-standard 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 banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.