FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sandingham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sandingham Small Business Loans
Sandingham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sandingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandingham 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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 a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.