FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sherwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sherwood Small Business Loans
Sherwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sherwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Sherwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 large company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and 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 are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.