FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Southern River Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Southern River Small Business Loans
Southern River unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Southern River Business Loans
What is the Larger Southern River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.