FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herne Bay Small Business Loans
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Herne Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 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 a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Herne Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.