FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Virginia Small Business Loans
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Virginia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Virginia Business Loans
What is the Larger Virginia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.