FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Shorncliffe Small Business Loans
Shorncliffe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need 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 make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.