FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandgate Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an 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 answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.