FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Yattalunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Yattalunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yattalunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.