FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Somers Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Somers Small Business Loans
Somers unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Somers Business Loans
What is the Larger Somers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have 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 company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of 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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.