FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Turramurra Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the South Turramurra Small Business Loans
South Turramurra unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger South Turramurra Business Loans
What is the Larger South Turramurra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval 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 an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes 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 a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.