FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Banksia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Banksia Small Business Loans
Banksia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.