FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Banyo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Banyo Small Business Loans
Banyo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Banyo Business Loans
What is the Larger Banyo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 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 six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as 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 covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and 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 instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.