FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Surry Hills Small Business Loans
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Surry Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Surry Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Surry Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined 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 the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.