FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Yamanto Small Business Loans
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Yamanto unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Yamanto Business Loans
What is the Larger Yamanto Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may 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 the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
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, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.