FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yokine Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Yokine Small Business Loans
Yokine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Yokine Business Loans
What is the Larger Yokine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able 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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.