FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 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 business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t 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 in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.