FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Silvan Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Silvan Small Business Loans
Silvan unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Silvan Business Loans
What is the Larger Silvan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.