FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Skye Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Skye Small Business Loans
Skye unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security 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 stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.