FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Shanes Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Shanes Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shanes Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the 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 would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.