FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Heathridge Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Heathridge Small Business Loans
Heathridge unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Heathridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.