FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Herston Small Business Loans
Herston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Herston Business Loans
What is the Larger Herston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for 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 questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.