FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heritage Park Small Business Loans
Heritage Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Heritage Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Heritage Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.