FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Fremantle Small Business Loans
Tell me about the South Fremantle Small Business Loans
South Fremantle unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger South Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger South Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will 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 plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.