FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Heritage Park 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Heritage Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Heritage Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.