FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Blair Athol Small Business Loans
Blair Athol unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Blair Athol Business Loans
What is the Larger Blair Athol Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.