FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Subiaco Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Subiaco Small Business Loans
Subiaco unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Subiaco Business Loans
What is the Larger Subiaco Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.