FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandgate Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business hours 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 bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right 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 in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.