FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Upper Swan unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Upper Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.