FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shoreham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shoreham Small Business Loans
Shoreham 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 per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Shoreham Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoreham 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.