FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Salisbury South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Salisbury South Small Business Loans
Salisbury South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Salisbury South Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and let us use 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 are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.