FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sutherland Small Business Loans
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Sutherland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sutherland Business Loans
What is the Larger Sutherland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit 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 statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.