FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hackham West Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hackham West Small Business Loans
Hackham West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Hackham West Business Loans
What is the Larger Hackham West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.