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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sans Souci Small Business Loans
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Sans Souci unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sans Souci Business Loans
What is the Larger Sans Souci Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
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 costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.