FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sylvania Waters Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sylvania Waters Small Business Loans
Sylvania Waters unsecured loans offers 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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Sylvania Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Sylvania Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
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 is the cost associated with 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.