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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seventeen Mile Rocks Small Business Loans
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Seventeen Mile Rocks unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger Seventeen Mile Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
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 call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.