FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
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. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.