FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Upper Swan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Upper Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can 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 in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.