FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unley Park Small Business Loans
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Unley Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Unley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.