FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use 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 will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.