FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Banksia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Banksia Small Business Loans
Banksia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Banksia Business Loans
What is the Larger Banksia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. 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 are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
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.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.