FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.