FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Island Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Island Bay Small Business Loans
Island Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Island Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Island Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth 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 to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It 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 you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch 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 NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.