FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Prospect Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Prospect Small Business Loans
Prospect unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Prospect Business Loans
What is the Larger Prospect Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated 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 permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.