FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sandgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business 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 long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.