FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Shoreham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shoreham Small Business Loans
Shoreham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Shoreham Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoreham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access 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 document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.