FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Unley Small Business Loans
Unley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or 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 to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Unley Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information 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 instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.