FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Slackers Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Slackers Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Slackers Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.