FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the 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 just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.