FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible 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 that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.