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 between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, 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 usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or 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 assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.