FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Somerville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Somerville Small Business Loans
Somerville unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Somerville Business Loans
What is the Larger Somerville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may 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 assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money 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) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.