FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Howick Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Howick Small Business Loans
Howick unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might 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.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.