FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shoalwater Small Business Loans
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Shoalwater unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Shoalwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoalwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is 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 in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to get 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 of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined 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 is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.