FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 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 get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.