FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Highgate Hill Small Business Loans
Highgate Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Highgate Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Highgate Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.