FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Windsor Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Windsor Small Business Loans
South Windsor unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger South Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger South Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to 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 is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.