FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yatala Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yatala Vale Small Business Loans
Yatala Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Yatala Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Yatala Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out 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 be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.