FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.