FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to 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 provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing 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 repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.