FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.