FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heidelberg Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heidelberg Heights Small Business Loans
Heidelberg Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Heidelberg Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.