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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yagoona Small Business Loans
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Yagoona unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your 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 within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Yagoona Business Loans
What is the Larger Yagoona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s 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 to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster 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 make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer 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 borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.