FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Helensvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Helensvale Small Business Loans
Helensvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Helensvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Helensvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of 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 registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.