FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sandringham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.