FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Salter Point Small Business Loans
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Salter Point unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Salter Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Salter Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.