FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and 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 long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.