FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Herne Bay Small Business Loans
Herne Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 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. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.