FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sadliers Crossing Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sadliers Crossing Small Business Loans
Sadliers Crossing unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Sadliers Crossing Business Loans
What is the Larger Sadliers Crossing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.