FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Swanson Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Swanson Small Business Loans
Swanson unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.