FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Wentworthville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about South Wentworthville Small Business Loans
South Wentworthville 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger South Wentworthville Business Loans
What is the Larger South Wentworthville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help 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 depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.