FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Highbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Highbury Small Business Loans
Highbury unsecured loans offers amounts of 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Highbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Highbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $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 well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.