FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Vista Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Vista Small Business Loans
Vista unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m 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 business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.