FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.