FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Victoria Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings 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 bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 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, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.