FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shoalwater Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Shoalwater Small Business Loans
Shoalwater unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Shoalwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoalwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information 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 uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.