FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Swanson Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Swanson Small Business Loans
Swanson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Swanson Business Loans
What is the Larger Swanson 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details 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.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.