FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Salisbury Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Salisbury Small Business Loans
Salisbury unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Salisbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible 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. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.