FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Surfers Paradise Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Surfers Paradise Small Business Loans
Surfers Paradise unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Surfers Paradise Business Loans
What is the Larger Surfers Paradise Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.