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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
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Shamrock Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Shamrock Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shamrock Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks 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 of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes 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 submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us 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 utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.