FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Viveash Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Viveash Small Business Loans
Viveash unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Viveash Business Loans
What is the Larger Viveash Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range 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 calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible 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 assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments 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, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.