FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sailsbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sailsbury Small Business Loans
Sailsbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sailsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Sailsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.