FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the 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 Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.