FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.