FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Southport Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Southport Small Business Loans
Southport unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Southport Business Loans
What is the Larger Southport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.