FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.