FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Yarra Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the South Yarra Small Business Loans
South Yarra 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger South Yarra Business Loans
What is the Larger South Yarra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your company 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 particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.