FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yokine Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yokine Small Business Loans
Yokine unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yokine Business Loans
What is the Larger Yokine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to 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 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.