FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Howick Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Howick Small Business Loans
Howick unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Howick Business Loans
What is the Larger Howick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an 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 a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.