FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Boya Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Boya Small Business Loans
Boya unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day 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. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Boya Business Loans
What is the Larger Boya Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.