FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unley Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Unley Park Small Business Loans
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 per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Unley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.