FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Highbury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing 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’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, 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 get a cash 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. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.