FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heathridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heathridge Small Business Loans
Heathridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Heathridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll 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 several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.