FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 range 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in 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 security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.