FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Viewbank Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Viewbank Small Business Loans
Viewbank unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Viewbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Viewbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.