FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Banksia Park Small Business Loans
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Banksia Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Banksia Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Banksia Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise 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 provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.