FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Houghton Bay Small Business Loans
Houghton Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Houghton Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Houghton 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.