FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Howick Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Howick Small Business Loans
Howick 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering 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 the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.