FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Silverwater Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Silverwater Small Business Loans
Silverwater unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Silverwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get 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. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.