FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and 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 large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in 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 require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the 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 request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance 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. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.