FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Smeaton Grange Small Business Loans
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Smeaton Grange unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Smeaton Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Smeaton Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.