FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Zetland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Zetland Small Business Loans
Zetland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Zetland Business Loans
What is the Larger Zetland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.