FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Somers Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Somers Small Business Loans
Somers unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Somers Business Loans
What is the Larger Somers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 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 confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, 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 make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.