FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sandgate Small Business Loans
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Sandgate unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sandgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your 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
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.