FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yarraville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Yarraville Small Business Loans
Yarraville unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose 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 to fund personal expenses.
About larger Yarraville Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarraville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against 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 may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company hours 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 statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.