FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sandhurst Small Business Loans
Sandhurst unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sandhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive 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 company 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 transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with 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 commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.