FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heidelberg West Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Heidelberg West Small Business Loans
Heidelberg West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is 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 every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Heidelberg West Business Loans
What is the Larger Heidelberg West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.