FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Samson Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Samson Small Business Loans
Samson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Samson Business Loans
What is the Larger Samson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise 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 responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the 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 lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.