FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Unsworth Heights Small Business Loans
Unsworth Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Unsworth Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. 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 can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.