FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Wharf Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Wharf Small Business Loans
South Wharf unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.