FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Yattalunga Small Business Loans
Yattalunga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Yattalunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yattalunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security 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 stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.