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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Salisbury Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Salisbury Downs Small Business Loans
Salisbury Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Salisbury Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Downs 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan 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 cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.