FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Upwey Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upwey Small Business Loans
Upwey unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Upwey Business Loans
What is the Larger Upwey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 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 clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.