FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boronia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Boronia Small Business Loans
Boronia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Boronia Business Loans
What is the Larger Boronia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.