FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance 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 be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.