FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Vaucluse Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Vaucluse Small Business Loans
Vaucluse unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Vaucluse Business Loans
What is the Larger Vaucluse Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.