FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Shorncliffe unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes 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 online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Shorncliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Shorncliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, 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 and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.