FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Heretaunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 if you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.