FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Highgate Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Highgate Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Highgate Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 trading (for a 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 fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit 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), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.