FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Banyo Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Banyo Small Business Loans
Banyo unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Banyo Business Loans
What is the Larger Banyo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.