FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yallambie Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yallambie Small Business Loans
Yallambie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Yallambie Business Loans
What is the Larger Yallambie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may 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 that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one 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 about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.