FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Salisbury Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Salisbury Park Small Business Loans
Salisbury Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Salisbury Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.