FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Virginia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Virginia Small Business Loans
Virginia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Virginia Business Loans
What is the Larger Virginia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (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 company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and let us 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 can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.