FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed 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 that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.