FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Southern River Small Business Loans
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Southern River unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Southern River Business Loans
What is the Larger Southern River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out 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. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.