FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Botany Downs unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Botany Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Downs 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 weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee 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 company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.