FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heathmont Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Heathmont Small Business Loans
Heathmont unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Heathmont Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathmont 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 use 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate 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 that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.