FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.