FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Safety Bay Small Business Loans
Safety Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Safety Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Safety Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company 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 protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.