FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Silvan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Silvan Small Business Loans
Silvan unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Silvan Business Loans
What is the Larger Silvan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 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 fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.