FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Somerton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Somerton Small Business Loans
Somerton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees 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 nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Somerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Somerton 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that 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 credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage 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 decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.