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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Penrith Small Business Loans
Let me know more about South Penrith Small Business Loans
South Penrith unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger South Penrith Business Loans
What is the Larger South Penrith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may 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 assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.