FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Prospect Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Prospect Small Business Loans
Prospect unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Prospect Business Loans
What is the Larger Prospect Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may 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 particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a 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 do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.