FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hallett Cove Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hallett Cove Small Business Loans
Hallett Cove unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hallett Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Hallett Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.