FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Yattalunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yattalunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yattalunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need 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 to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.