FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Vineyard Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Vineyard Small Business Loans
Vineyard unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Vineyard Business Loans
What is the Larger Vineyard Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges 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 cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials 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 offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company 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 ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.