FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Yangebup Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Yangebup Small Business Loans
Yangebup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Yangebup Business Loans
What is the Larger Yangebup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (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-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.