FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Helensvale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Helensvale Small Business Loans
Helensvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Helensvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Helensvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.