FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.