FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Yowie Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Yowie Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Yowie Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll 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 am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.