FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heathwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Heathwood Small Business Loans
Heathwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.