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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Wharf Small Business Loans
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South Wharf unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger South Wharf Business Loans
What is the Larger South Wharf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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 loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), 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 require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
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 sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.