FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Upper Swan Small Business Loans
Upper Swan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Upper Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.