FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide 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 of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 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 your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.