FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Victoria Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Victoria Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 of trading (for a 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.