FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Wharf Small Business Loans
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South Wharf unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger South Wharf Business Loans
What is the Larger South Wharf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.