FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Banksia Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Banksia Grove Small Business Loans
Banksia Grove 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Banksia Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Banksia Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company 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. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.