FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer 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 $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six 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’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan 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 License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.