FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Shelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide 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 assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.