FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Yarrambat unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Yarrambat Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarrambat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. 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 a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.