FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Highgate Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Highgate Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Highgate Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back 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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.