FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Viveash Small Business Loans
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Viveash unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for 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 and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified 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 $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.