FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.