FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yeronga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Yeronga Small Business Loans
Yeronga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Yeronga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yeronga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering 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 liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.