FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Success Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Success Small Business Loans
Success unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Success Business Loans
What is the Larger Success Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range 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 your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.