FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for 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 six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.