FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sassafras Small Business Loans
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Sassafras unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sassafras Business Loans
What is the Larger Sassafras Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.