FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sylvania Waters Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sylvania Waters Small Business Loans
Sylvania Waters unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Sylvania Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Sylvania Waters 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. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.