FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Heritage Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Heritage Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Heritage Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer 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 plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.