FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Morang Small Business Loans
Let me know more about South Morang Small Business Loans
South Morang unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger South Morang Business Loans
What is the Larger South Morang Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged 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 of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
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 huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.