FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Viewbank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Viewbank Small Business Loans
Viewbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Viewbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Viewbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.