FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Highbury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.