FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control 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 reasons.
About Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.