FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.