FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The South Wharf Small Business Loans
Tell me more about South Wharf Small Business Loans
South Wharf unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger South Wharf Business Loans
What is the Larger South Wharf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 at least $700K. Your business 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost 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?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.