FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Southport Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Southport Small Business Loans
Southport unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Southport Business Loans
What is the Larger Southport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been 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) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.