FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heritage Park Small Business Loans
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Heritage Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Heritage Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Heritage Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.