FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Somers Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Somers Small Business Loans
Somers unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Somers Business Loans
What is the Larger Somers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then 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 own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.