FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
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Victoria Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Victoria Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer 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 $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.