FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shoreham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Shoreham Small Business Loans
Shoreham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Shoreham Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoreham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum 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 aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.