FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Highbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.