FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, 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 reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard 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 may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.