FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Skye Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Skye Small Business Loans
Skye unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Skye Business Loans
What is the Larger Skye Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans 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 verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.