FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sherbrooke Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sherbrooke Small Business Loans
Sherbrooke unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sherbrooke Business Loans
What is the Larger Sherbrooke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan 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 am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.