FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hallett Cove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hallett Cove Small Business Loans
Hallett Cove unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Hallett Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Hallett Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval 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 financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.