FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Salisbury South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Salisbury South Small Business Loans
Salisbury South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Salisbury South Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may 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 make your application at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.