FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Vogeltown Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Vogeltown Small Business Loans
Vogeltown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Vogeltown Business Loans
What is the Larger Vogeltown 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for 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 can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.