FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Scarborough Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Scarborough Small Business Loans
Scarborough unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or 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 for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Scarborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Scarborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists 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 the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.