FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Slackers Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in few minutes and an experienced 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.