FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Port Botany Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Port Botany Small Business Loans
Port Botany unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Port Botany Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Botany Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may 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 well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.