FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Yarrambat unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The 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, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Yarrambat Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarrambat 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.