FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Banyo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Banyo Small Business Loans
Banyo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Banyo Business Loans
What is the Larger Banyo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
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 requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.