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Business Finance Waterloo Lower Hutt 5011 NZ

Simple eligibility checklist

Small Business Loan Eligibility Criteria

The requirements for getting an unsecured business loan in Lower Hutt of between $5K to $100K are quite minimal.

  • Minimum of 6 months in business
  • At least $6,000 revenue per month
  • You must be a New Zealand based business with a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
  • Drivers Licence or Passport for identification proof
  • Have a New Zealand bank as your principal trading account
  • Bank statements for the last 6 months

Need more funds? Find out the guidelines for eligibility for our $100K-$500K business credit.

Quick application checklist

What do you need to apply

All that’s needed to start is your contact details (the name of your company, your name, email address or phone number), how much you’d like to borrow as well as your monthly income.

During the process and before settlement we will need confirmation of who you are but not for starting:

  • Information on Idenfication (valid Driver’s License)
  • Business details including trading time, ownership details and the NZBN (New Zealand Business Number)

Once we’ve started with loans of more than $150,000 you’ll also need fundamental financial statements:

  • Profit & Loss statement
  • Aged payables
  • Aged receivables

Let’s get started now.

 

FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners

Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions

Information About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans

Tell me about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans

Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.

What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?

The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.

What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?

The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.

About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.

How’s the Origination Fee calculated?

This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.

Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?

In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.

How can the funds be used for?

A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.

Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?

Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.

A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.

An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.

What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?

When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, 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. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.

The application process

Do I have the right to receive funds?

You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
  • you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)

How do I apply?

The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.

To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.

For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:

$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.

How soon will I hear an answer?

For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.

For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) 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 form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.

The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.

What is the time frame to receive the money?

For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.

For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.

The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.

How much can I borrow?

We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.

When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.

Fees & repayments

How much do you charge for a business loan?

If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.

What is the factor that determines the price I pay?

Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health 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 it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).

We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.

The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 loan.

Can I pay out the loan earlier?

You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.

If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.

How do you make repayments work?

To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.

Security & privacy

Will my information be protected?

Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.

Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?

Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.

About business loans

What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?

An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.

The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.

What do I need security for a company loan?

For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.

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