FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Banjup Small Business Loans
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Banjup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll 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 weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Banjup Business Loans
What is the Larger Banjup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any 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 apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure 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 do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.