FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is 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 the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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 for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.