FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Wharf Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the South Wharf Small Business Loans
South Wharf unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes 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 interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger South Wharf Business Loans
What is the Larger South Wharf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.