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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Salisbury Downs Small Business Loans
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Salisbury Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Salisbury Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.