FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Salisbury East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Salisbury East Small Business Loans
Salisbury East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you 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 you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Salisbury East Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.