FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Botany Downs Small Business Loans
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Botany Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and 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. Loans range 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’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.