FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees 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 for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.