FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sandringham Small Business Loans
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Sandringham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your health of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.