FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Scarborough Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Scarborough Small Business Loans
Scarborough unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Scarborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Scarborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want 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 or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.