FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sailsbury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sailsbury Small Business Loans
Sailsbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Sailsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Sailsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration on 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 the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.