FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Somers Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Somers Small Business Loans
Somers unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Somers Business Loans
What is the Larger Somers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is 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.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.