FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Penrith Small Business Loans
Tell me more about South Penrith Small Business Loans
South Penrith unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger South Penrith Business Loans
What is the Larger South Penrith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from day one. 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 with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.