FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yarrawarrah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Yarrawarrah Small Business Loans
Yarrawarrah unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Yarrawarrah Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarrawarrah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of 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 generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.