FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Victoria Park Small Business Loans
Victoria Park unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.