FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Highbury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This 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 will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required 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 detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.