FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heatherton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Heatherton Small Business Loans
Heatherton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business 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 the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Heatherton Business Loans
What is the Larger Heatherton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from 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 usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality company 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 statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.