FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Botanic Ridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Botanic Ridge Small Business Loans
Botanic Ridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Botanic Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Botanic Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.