FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shamrock Park Small Business Loans
Shamrock Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Shamrock Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shamrock Park 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and you 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.