FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take 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 will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding 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 can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.