FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Heathridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Heathridge Small Business Loans
Heathridge 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 daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Heathridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Heathridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.