FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yanchep Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Yanchep Small Business Loans
Yanchep unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yanchep Business Loans
What is the Larger Yanchep Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast 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 assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.