Frequently asked questions

Getting a cash loan for your business is easier than you think.

What do I need to apply for an unsecured business loan?

To apply for a business loan from Yalu.co.za, your business must be registered with the CIPC, have been in operation for a year or more and have a minimum annual turnover of R1 million. The lender must be able to review your sales through credit card sales, EFTs, debit orders or POS payments through your business bank account. A poor credit rating may affect your application.

Do I need to visit your physical location to get a loan?

No. Our full business loan application process takes place online to keep it simple, fast and effective. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed. A loan manager will contact you to confirm your information and let you know if anything further is required.

Where does the money for my loan come from?

To provide our clients with the loans that best suit their requirements, Yalu uses a number of loan originators. These include banks, private lenders and B-BBEE programs, as well as business development funds in South Africa and Namibia.

Start-ups and businesses that are bankrupt or foreclosed cannot apply for funding. Also, we do not offer personal loans.

The typical loan from Yalu is paid back over 26 weeks via weekly debit orders.

Our loan originators are all accredited with the National Credit Regulator of South Africa.

A once-off interest fee of 25% is charged on the loan amount.

Loan approval time varies depending on documentation requirements and the loan amount. Often loans are approved within 24 hours.

Business loans from R50,000 up to R6 million are available from Yalu.

To begin, we’ll need 6 months’ of bank statements to enable us to verify your business turnover.

  • CIPC registration
  • Consent to credit search
  • Copy of lease agreement or bond
  • Copy of director’s ID
  • Latest VAT statement
  • 6 months’ bank statements
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