FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Silverstream Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Silverstream Small Business Loans
Silverstream unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Silverstream Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverstream Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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 credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, 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 usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.