FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. 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 with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.