FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Slackers Creek Small Business Loans
Slackers Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Slackers Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Slackers Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification 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. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can 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 within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.