FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.