FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blakeview Small Business Loans
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Blakeview unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Blakeview Business Loans
What is the Larger Blakeview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 worth of trade (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours 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 send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.