FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Vineyard Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Vineyard Small Business Loans
Vineyard unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Vineyard Business Loans
What is the Larger Vineyard Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.