FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on 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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public 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 is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account 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 can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.