FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Silverstream Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Silverstream Small Business Loans
Silverstream unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Silverstream Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverstream Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.