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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Victoria Point Small Business Loans
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Victoria Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Victoria Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business 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. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.