FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this 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 checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.