FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Salisbury East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Salisbury East Small Business Loans
Salisbury East unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Salisbury East Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.