FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Highland Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Highland Park Small Business Loans
Highland Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Highland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Highland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend 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’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.