FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Botany Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Botany Small Business Loans
Botany unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Botany Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.