FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Island Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Island Bay Small Business Loans
Island Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Island Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Island Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks 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 well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help 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 as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.