FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Morang Small Business Loans
Tell me about the South Morang Small Business Loans
South Morang unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger South Morang Business Loans
What is the Larger South Morang Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done 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 some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.