FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Shorncliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Shorncliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.