FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Yowie Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Yowie Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Yowie Bay 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.