FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Southern River Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Southern River Small Business Loans
Southern River 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Southern River Business Loans
What is the Larger Southern River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.