FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Lake Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Lake Small Business Loans
South Lake unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this 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 in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger South Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger South Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.