FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sandgate Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sandgate Small Business Loans
Sandgate unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid 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 approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.