FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Heritage Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Heritage Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Heritage Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise 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’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much 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 are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.