FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Scoresby Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Scoresby Small Business Loans
Scoresby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Scoresby Business Loans
What is the Larger Scoresby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use 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 as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.