FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Yowie Bay Small Business Loans
Yowie Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Yowie Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Yowie Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.