FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Brighton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Brighton Small Business Loans
South Brighton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger South Brighton Business Loans
What is the Larger South Brighton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.