FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Victoria Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Victoria Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Victoria Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.