FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Heatherton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heatherton Small Business Loans
Heatherton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Heatherton Business Loans
What is the Larger Heatherton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for 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. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated 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 of huge importance and a vital element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.