FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.