FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Swanbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Swanbourne Small Business Loans
Swanbourne 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Swanbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Swanbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.