FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company 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. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide 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 and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements 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 reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.