FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
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Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.