FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Southern River Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Southern River Small Business Loans
Southern River unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Southern River Business Loans
What is the Larger Southern River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.