FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sampson Flat Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sampson Flat Small Business Loans
Sampson Flat unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Sampson Flat Business Loans
What is the Larger Sampson Flat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer 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 ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.