FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Highland Park Small Business Loans
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Highland Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Highland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Highland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.