FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Shamrock Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Shamrock Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shamrock Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.