FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.