FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Shelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.