FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yarramundi Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Yarramundi Small Business Loans
Yarramundi unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Yarramundi Business Loans
What is the Larger Yarramundi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is 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 on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.