FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Morang Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Morang Small Business Loans
South Morang unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger South Morang Business Loans
What is the Larger South Morang Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to make 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 as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.