FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Blackstone Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Blackstone Small Business Loans
Blackstone unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Blackstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Blackstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to utilise the 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 an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders 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 taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.