FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours 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 bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to 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 and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.