FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Shamrock Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer 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 terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on 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 expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may 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 have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.