FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blackwood Small Business Loans
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Blackwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Blackwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackwood 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may 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 that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.