FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Somerville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Somerville Small Business Loans
Somerville unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Somerville Business Loans
What is the Larger Somerville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.