FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Highett Small Business Loans
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Highett unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Highett Business Loans
What is the Larger Highett Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.