FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Viewbank Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Viewbank Small Business Loans
Viewbank unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve 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. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.