FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yeronga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Yeronga Small Business Loans
Yeronga unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Yeronga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yeronga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms 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 costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.