FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m 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 as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.