FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Skye Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Skye Small Business Loans
Skye unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Skye Business Loans
What is the Larger Skye Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.