FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s 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 signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take 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 repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.