FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ultimo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ultimo Small Business Loans
Ultimo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ultimo Business Loans
What is the Larger Ultimo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 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 3 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset 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 the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.