FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heatherton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Heatherton Small Business Loans
Heatherton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Heatherton Business Loans
What is the Larger Heatherton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.