FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Skye Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Skye Small Business Loans
Skye unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Skye Business Loans
What is the Larger Skye 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the 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 asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.