FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Shelly Park Small Business Loans
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Shelly Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn 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 the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.