FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Botany Downs unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Botany Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.