FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Herston Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Herston Small Business Loans
Herston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Herston Business Loans
What is the Larger Herston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.