FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boronia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Boronia Small Business Loans
Boronia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Boronia Business Loans
What is the Larger Boronia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the 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 know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.