FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Boya Small Business Loans
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Boya unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Boya Business Loans
What is the Larger Boya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this 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 some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
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 your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this 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 off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.