FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Salisbury Small Business Loans
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Salisbury unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then 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 nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Salisbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.