FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Howick Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Howick Small Business Loans
Howick unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.