FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Success Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Success Small Business Loans
Success unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Success Business Loans
What is the Larger Success Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be 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) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to 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.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness 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 need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.