FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Port Noarlunga South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Port Noarlunga South Small Business Loans
Port Noarlunga South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Port Noarlunga South Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Noarlunga South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.