FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Yattalunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Yattalunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yattalunga 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. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.