FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandringham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or 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 funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.