FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sassafras Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sassafras Small Business Loans
Sassafras unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sassafras Business Loans
What is the Larger Sassafras Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no 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 can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.