FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Island Bay Small Business Loans
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Island Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Island Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Island Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.