FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Blairmount Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Blairmount Small Business Loans
Blairmount unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Blairmount Business Loans
What is the Larger Blairmount Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current 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 an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make 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 as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.