FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Heretaunga Small Business Loans
Heretaunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Heretaunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Heretaunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $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 financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.