FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Serpentine Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Serpentine Small Business Loans
Serpentine unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Serpentine Business Loans
What is the Larger Serpentine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.