FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify 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)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.