FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sandhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sandhurst Small Business Loans
Sandhurst unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Sandhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 large company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this 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 questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.