FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heathridge Small Business Loans
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Heathridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Heathridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, 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 not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.