FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Brighton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the South Brighton Small Business Loans
South Brighton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger South Brighton Business Loans
What is the Larger South Brighton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) 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, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.