FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Hurstville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the South Hurstville Small Business Loans
South Hurstville unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger South Hurstville Business Loans
What is the Larger South Hurstville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.