FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sandgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs 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 an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of 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?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.