FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Bank Small Business Loans
Tell me about the South Bank Small Business Loans
South Bank unsecured loans offers amounts 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger South Bank Business Loans
What is the Larger South Bank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.