FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a 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 any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is 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 any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have 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 agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.