FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herston Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Herston Small Business Loans
Herston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Herston Business Loans
What is the Larger Herston 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are 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 a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.