FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Safety Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Safety Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Safety Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to 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 transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with 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 choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.