FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Shelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.