FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, 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. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll 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 pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive 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 bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.