FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Prospect Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Prospect Small Business Loans
Prospect unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Prospect Business Loans
What is the Larger Prospect Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
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 either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.