FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sandringham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sandringham Small Business Loans
Sandringham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sandringham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sandringham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as 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. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.