FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Silkstone Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Silkstone Small Business Loans
Silkstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Silkstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Silkstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as 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 largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need 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 of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.