FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Yatala Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Yatala Small Business Loans
Yatala unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Yatala Business Loans
What is the Larger Yatala Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced 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 one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.