FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sampson Flat Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sampson Flat Small Business Loans
Sampson Flat unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Sampson Flat Business Loans
What is the Larger Sampson Flat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 and financial data 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 to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.