FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me 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, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated 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 in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.