FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.