FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seventeen Mile Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Seventeen Mile Rocks Small Business Loans
Seventeen Mile Rocks unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch 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 six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.