FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Highbury Small Business Loans
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Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to 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 just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.