FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Semaphore South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Semaphore South Small Business Loans
Semaphore 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Semaphore South Business Loans
What is the Larger Semaphore 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.