FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Zetland Small Business Loans
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Zetland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Zetland Business Loans
What is the Larger Zetland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration 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 who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back 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 loan experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.