FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Vogeltown Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Vogeltown Small Business Loans
Vogeltown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Vogeltown Business Loans
What is the Larger Vogeltown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as 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 and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.