FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.