FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Howick Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Howick Small Business Loans
Howick unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business 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 banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.