FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yamanto Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Yamanto Small Business Loans
Yamanto unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Yamanto Business Loans
What is the Larger Yamanto 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year 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 provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, 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 offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.