FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Scarborough Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Scarborough Small Business Loans
Scarborough unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The 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, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Scarborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Scarborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document 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 that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.