FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yokine Small Business Loans
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Yokine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Yokine Business Loans
What is the Larger Yokine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.