FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sandgate Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sandgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 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.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.