FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highbury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health 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 need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.