FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Yeronga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Yeronga Small Business Loans
Yeronga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Yeronga Business Loans
What is the Larger Yeronga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These 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 information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.