FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Zetland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Zetland Small Business Loans
Zetland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Zetland Business Loans
What is the Larger Zetland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to 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 that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.