FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yangebup Small Business Loans
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Yangebup unsecured loans provides 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Yangebup Business Loans
What is the Larger Yangebup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks 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 well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding 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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.