FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Highbury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have 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 funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.