FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unley Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Unley Park Small Business Loans
Unley Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Unley Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.