FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ultimo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ultimo Small Business Loans
Ultimo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ultimo Business Loans
What is the Larger Ultimo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments 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 particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.