FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Virginia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Virginia Small Business Loans
Virginia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Virginia Business Loans
What is the Larger Virginia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.