FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Swanson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Swanson Small Business Loans
Swanson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Swanson Business Loans
What is the Larger Swanson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to make use of 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 will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business 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 assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.