FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Butler Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Butler Small Business Loans
Butler unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Butler Business Loans
What is the Larger Butler Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able 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 a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness 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 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (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 require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.