FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Swanson Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Swanson Small Business Loans
Swanson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Swanson Business Loans
What is the Larger Swanson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular 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 that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.