FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, 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 the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.