FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Boya Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Boya Small Business Loans
Boya unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Boya Business Loans
What is the Larger Boya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.