FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Lake Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Lake Small Business Loans
South Lake unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger South Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger South Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help 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 made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide 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, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.