FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Silverwater Small Business Loans
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Silverwater unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Silverwater Business Loans
What is the Larger Silverwater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and allow 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 statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent 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 offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.