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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Singleton Small Business Loans
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Singleton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Singleton Business Loans
What is the Larger Singleton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.