FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sutherland Shire Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sutherland Shire Small Business Loans
Sutherland Shire unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Sutherland Shire Business Loans
What is the Larger Sutherland Shire Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum 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 in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.