FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heathwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Heathwood Small Business Loans
Heathwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The 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 payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Heathwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.