FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heathwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Heathwood Small Business Loans
Heathwood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Heathwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
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% 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 a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide 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 company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.