FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range 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 a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.