FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lower Portland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lower Portland Small Business Loans
Lower Portland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lower Portland Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Portland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.