FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Unley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Unley Small Business Loans
Unley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Unley Business Loans
What is the Larger Unley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.