FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not 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 covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm 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 makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.