FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sutherland Shire Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sutherland Shire Small Business Loans
Sutherland Shire unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are 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 your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter 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 company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.