FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Hawthorn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to 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 a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.