FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sherbrooke Small Business Loans
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Sherbrooke unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Sherbrooke Business Loans
What is the Larger Sherbrooke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of 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 be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.