FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Heretaunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Heretaunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Heretaunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.