FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Smithfield Plains Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Smithfield Plains Small Business Loans
Smithfield Plains unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Smithfield Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Smithfield Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer 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 secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.