FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Shanes Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Shanes Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shanes Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow 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 are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.