FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Victoria Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Victoria Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing 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 aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.