FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Island Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Island Bay Small Business Loans
Island Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Island Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Island Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 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 to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. 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 request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.