FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Skye Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Skye Small Business Loans
Skye unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Skye Business Loans
What is the Larger Skye Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. 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 can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval 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 could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details 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 date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. 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 using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.