FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Safety Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Safety Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Safety Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.