FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Humbug Scrub Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Humbug Scrub Small Business Loans
Humbug Scrub 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Humbug Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Humbug Scrub Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be 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 upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.