FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Underwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Underwood Small Business Loans
Underwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Underwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Underwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.