FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shoalwater Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Shoalwater Small Business Loans
Shoalwater unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Shoalwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Shoalwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.