FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining 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?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.