FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Silverstream Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Silverstream Small Business Loans
Silverstream unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Silverstream Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverstream Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that 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.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.