FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sinagra Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sinagra Small Business Loans
Sinagra unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Sinagra Business Loans
What is the Larger Sinagra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.