FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Botany Small Business Loans
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Botany unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Botany Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.