FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ultimo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ultimo Small Business Loans
Ultimo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ultimo Business Loans
What is the Larger Ultimo 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.