FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Heretaunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Heretaunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Heretaunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible 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, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. 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 data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.