FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blakeview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Blakeview Small Business Loans
Blakeview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Blakeview Business Loans
What is the Larger Blakeview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business times and you allow 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 banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may 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 major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.