FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heidelberg Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Heidelberg Small Business Loans
Heidelberg unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Heidelberg Business Loans
What is the Larger Heidelberg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on 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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not 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 the charge of assets.