FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Brighton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about South Brighton Small Business Loans
South Brighton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.