FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Highgate Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Highgate Small Business Loans
Highgate unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Highgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Highgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount 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 are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.