FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Highland Park Small Business Loans
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Highland Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Highland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Highland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.