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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heidelberg Heights Small Business Loans
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Heidelberg Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be 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 lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.