FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Butler Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Butler Small Business Loans
Butler unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Butler Business Loans
What is the Larger Butler Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of 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?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (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 any obligation to sign up.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of 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 company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.