FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Serpentine Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Serpentine Small Business Loans
Serpentine unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Serpentine Business Loans
What is the Larger Serpentine 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting 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 in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to 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 stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.