FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sherwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sherwood Small Business Loans
Sherwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sherwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Sherwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will 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 accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.