FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highland Park Small Business Loans
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Highland Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, 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.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
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. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.