FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Botany Downs 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Botany Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed 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, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.