FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Samson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Samson Small Business Loans
Samson unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Samson Business Loans
What is the Larger Samson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 worth of trade (for a 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum 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 take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.