FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Shelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.