FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Fremantle Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the South Fremantle Small Business Loans
South Fremantle unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger South Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger South Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business 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 for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.