FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality 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 are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may 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 have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.