FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Boya Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Boya Small Business Loans
Boya unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Boya Business Loans
What is the Larger Boya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
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, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.