FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yellow Rock Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yellow Rock Small Business Loans
Yellow Rock unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Yellow Rock Business Loans
What is the Larger Yellow Rock Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.