FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Heathpool Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heathpool Small Business Loans
Heathpool unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Heathpool Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathpool Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any 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 request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.