FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Shorncliffe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 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 imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Shorncliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Shorncliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and 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 request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.