FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 size loan to aid in 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from 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 offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This 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 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.