FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sandringham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the 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 an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that 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 vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a 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 will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.