FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Upper Hutt Small Business Loans
Upper Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Upper Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
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 that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve 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 offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.