FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yarrambat Small Business Loans
Yarrambat unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yarrambat Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarrambat 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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 amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify 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 at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.