FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Surrey Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Surrey Downs Small Business Loans
Surrey Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Surrey Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Surrey Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, 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 typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.