FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Silkstone Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Silkstone Small Business Loans
Silkstone unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Silkstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Silkstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.