FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Botany Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.