FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heathwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heathwood Small Business Loans
Heathwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Heathwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is 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 loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure 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 a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required 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 in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.