FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Silverwater Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Silverwater Small Business Loans
Silverwater unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Silverwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, 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 an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.