FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Boronia Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Boronia Heights Small Business Loans
Boronia Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Boronia Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Boronia Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee 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 business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.