FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Salisbury Plain Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Salisbury Plain Small Business Loans
Salisbury Plain unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Salisbury Plain Business Loans
What is the Larger Salisbury Plain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have 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 funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore 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 pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.