FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Success Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Success Small Business Loans
Success unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Success Business Loans
What is the Larger Success Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants 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 filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take 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 consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll 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 make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.