FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.