FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Booragoon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Booragoon Small Business Loans
Booragoon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Booragoon Business Loans
What is the Larger Booragoon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that 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 over the age of 18 and have 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.