FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Heretaunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Heretaunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Heretaunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.