FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highett Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Highett Small Business Loans
Highett unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Highett Business Loans
What is the Larger Highett Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal 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 applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan 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 fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.