FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Penrith Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the South Penrith Small Business Loans
South Penrith unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company 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 South Penrith Business Loans
What is the Larger South Penrith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company 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, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.