FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Herston Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Herston Small Business Loans
Herston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Herston Business Loans
What is the Larger Herston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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 your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific 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 an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly 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 timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.