FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Singleton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Singleton Small Business Loans
Singleton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Singleton Business Loans
What is the Larger Singleton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.