FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Silvan Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Silvan Small Business Loans
Silvan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Silvan Business Loans
What is the Larger Silvan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last 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 determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD 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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank 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 or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication 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 the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.