FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sandringham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.