FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Banksia Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Banksia Park Small Business Loans
Banksia Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Banksia Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Banksia Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of 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 guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.