FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.