FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heathcote Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Heathcote Small Business Loans
Heathcote unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Heathcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements 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 look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.