FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan 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 am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.