FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Salter Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Salter Point Small Business Loans
Salter Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Salter Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Salter Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.