FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Shanes Park Small Business Loans
Shanes Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Shanes Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shanes Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.