FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shenton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Shenton Park Small Business Loans
Shenton Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Shenton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shenton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of 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 in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then 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 company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.