FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hackney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hackney Small Business Loans
Hackney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Hackney Business Loans
What is the Larger Hackney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your 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 in the form charges on assets.