FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) 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 approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.