FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Unley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Unley Small Business Loans
Unley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Unley Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.