FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.