FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Helensvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Helensvale Small Business Loans
Helensvale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Helensvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Helensvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
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 for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated 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 an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.