FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
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Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.