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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sandgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (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 use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of 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 modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.