FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Howick Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Howick Small Business Loans
Howick unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
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 in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 of business (for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.