FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you 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 statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.