FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little 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 to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.