FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Heidelberg Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heidelberg Heights Small Business Loans
Heidelberg Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for 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 in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.