FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Botany Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Botany Small Business Loans
Botany unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Botany Business Loans
What is the Larger Botany Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments 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 submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.