FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Morang Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Morang Small Business Loans
South Morang unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger South Morang Business Loans
What is the Larger South Morang Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have 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 large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of 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 payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.