FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yarramundi Small Business Loans
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Yarramundi unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yarramundi Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarramundi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.