FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Highbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against 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 using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.