FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Somers Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Somers Small Business Loans
Somers unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Somers Business Loans
What is the Larger Somers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking 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 typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware 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 depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and 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 immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.