FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Shamrock Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Shamrock Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shamrock Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. 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 business (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 company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as 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 lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.