FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Swanson Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Swanson Small Business Loans
Swanson unsecured loans offers 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Swanson Business Loans
What is the Larger Swanson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 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.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and 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 repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.