FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Swan View Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Swan View Small Business Loans
Swan View unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Swan View Business Loans
What is the Larger Swan View Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor 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
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.