FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Vista Small Business Loans
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Vista unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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 Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business 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 a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.