FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandringham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 business needs to be 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and 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 require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes 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 you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.