FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank 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 certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.