FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Southport Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Southport Small Business Loans
Southport 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Southport Business Loans
What is the Larger Southport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help 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 is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.