FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Butler Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Butler Small Business Loans
Butler unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Butler Business Loans
What is the Larger Butler Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.