FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Shalvey Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Shalvey Small Business Loans
Shalvey unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Shalvey Business Loans
What is the Larger Shalvey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.