FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yatala Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yatala Small Business Loans
Yatala unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Yatala Business Loans
What is the Larger Yatala Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.