FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Boronia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Boronia Small Business Loans
Boronia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Boronia Business Loans
What is the Larger Boronia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank 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 can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.