FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Surry Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Surry Hills Small Business Loans
Surry Hills 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 is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Surry Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Surry Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss 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?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.