FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (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 a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business 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 are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.