FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent 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 standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.