FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also 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 general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.