FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Vines Small Business Loans
Tell me more about The Vines Small Business Loans
The Vines unsecured loans provides 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger The Vines Business Loans
What is the Larger The Vines Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.