FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company 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 safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.