FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Surrey Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Surrey Downs Small Business Loans
Surrey Downs unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Surrey Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Surrey Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.