Business Loans
Whether you’re looking to start up a business, borrow for working capital, finance a franchise, or buy plant and equipment, an Open for Business loan could help your company grow.
Discover the right business loan to suit your needs
Start up or grow your cleaning, mowing, courier or other small business franchise.
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A working capital loan could help you top up your cash flow and grow your business.
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What our customers say
"The online application was easy ... It's great finding a bank that walks the talk and is there to help entrepreneurs like us."
Richard Liew
Founder of NZ Entrepreneur,
Open For Business Customer
Why choose Heartland?
100,000+
customers we have helped on their journey
100%
for New Zealand
140+
years' experience managing Kiwi's money
Questions? We have answers
The online application will take around 3 minutes.
The minimum business loan application is $5,000. There is no maximum; however we will require additional information for any loan above $75,000.
Of course! Though it’s worth noting that if you are starting a business we will request a business plan, cash flow projections and 3 months of personal bank statements.
Once your application is approved, we need to verify the information you provided and conduct any additional credit checks that may be required. We’ll talk to you about the loan terms and rate, the loan funds will then be paid to your nominated bank account.
The rate is dependent on (1) the credit score of the borrower and any guarantors, (2) servicing position of the loan, (3) the purpose of the loan (e.g. working capital or an asset purchase).
Unsecured loans have a max term of 60 months. However this is dependent on meeting our lending criteria. Secured loans have a max term of 5 years but can go up to 7 years in certain circumstances.
We usually require a copy of the business financial statements to assess a loan application. If the application is successful we will require some additional supporting information such as identification.
Every start-up will have unique requirements which means we need to take into account the different circumstances of every application. Please give us a call to discuss your loan as you won’t be able to get an automated decision.
We have to show that the application is affordable and that the business can make the repayments for the loan you are applying for. If you are purchasing a business we will look into the business performance as well as any external income you or any guarantors may be earning.
Yes you can, just complete our online application and our business lending specialist will get in touch with you to discuss your best options.