FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $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.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may 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 health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (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 require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details 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 an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.