FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Victoria Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Victoria Point Small Business Loans
Victoria Point unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Victoria Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.