FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated 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 safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.