FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $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 and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.