FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boronia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Boronia Small Business Loans
Boronia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Boronia Business Loans
What is the Larger Boronia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as 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 typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.