FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Heathpool Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Heathpool Small Business Loans
Heathpool unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Heathpool Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathpool Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.