FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could 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 remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related 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 an hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload 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 and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.